Dear Experts,
I have my masters degree at 25 years old, but now I am thinking potential employers believe I’m overqualified for the jobs I’m applying for. Should I not put my masters on my resume? I have been job hunting since April with absolutely no luck in obtaining interviews or getting offers.
Here is how our T.A.P. experts answered this question:
Q#226 I don’t recommend removing your degree. You earned it! Try rethinking your search strategy instead. (@heatherhuhman)
Q#226 I’d leave it on. It’s a big accomplishment to get your MA. Don’t worry, many people are having trouble finding jobs. (@gradversity)
Q#226 Keep Master’s degree on res. Make sure res matches up 2 wording on job description + accomplishments – this is key. (@kgrantcareers)
Q#226 Focus on telling employers you need to gain experience so you can apply Master’s. Put degrees at bottom of resume.
Q#226 If U R working, keep up the hunt & keep chin up. If unemployed, find a charity/nonprofit 2 help 4 exp! (@beneubanks)
Q#226 Adv degree may NOT be cause of no offers. Evaluate resume/job search approach 1st B4 focus on degree. (@keppie_careers)
Q#226 My bet: lack of return is due to the resume, maybe job-search approach, not your degree. =] (@teenarose)
Q#226 MA a + in well-crafted resume; ID what u want 2 do, tailor res 2 support it; cover letter key; network. (@juliaerickson)
Q#226 Could be the degree. More likely your overall presentation is not piquing interest. Focus & target vital. (@dawnbugni)
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More information on my question: I am unemployed & volunteering for many nonprofits right now in different capacities: on a board committee, board training, fund raising, event planning and marketing. I have several years of experience-my masters is in nonprofit management and I want to work for an environmental group or an animal shelter/animal rights group. Can't even get an interview. Is there a place I can send my resume to be reviewed that you recommend? I've had it reviewed several times, but everyone on twitter is saying it's the resume that's the problem.
More information on my question: I am unemployed & volunteering for many nonprofits right now in different capacities: on a board committee, board training, fund raising, event planning and marketing. I have several years of experience-my masters is in nonprofit management and I want to work for an environmental group or an animal shelter/animal rights group. Can't even get an interview. Is there a place I can send my resume to be reviewed that you recommend? I've had it reviewed several times, but everyone on twitter is saying it's the resume that's the problem.
More information on my question: I am unemployed & volunteering for many nonprofits right now in different capacities: on a board committee, board training, fund raising, event planning and marketing. I have several years of experience-my masters is in nonprofit management and I want to work for an environmental group or an animal shelter/animal rights group. Can't even get an interview. Is there a place I can send my resume to be reviewed that you recommend? I've had it reviewed several times, but everyone on twitter is saying it's the resume that's the problem.